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20 Cards in this Set
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What is the definition of a Narration Essay?
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autobiographical narrative
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What are the 4 Elements of a narration?
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1. plot
2. characterization 3. setting 4. theme |
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What is the plot?
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the action or events that take place; the storyline.
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What is chronological order?
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telling the full story in exact order that the action/events occurred.
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What is flashback?
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a pause (stop) in the regular storyline and readers are taken back to a past event that had already happened.
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What is characterization?
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the development of a character in a story.
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What is a character?
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a person in the story.
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What are ways to developing a character?
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description
role in the story actions opinions dialogue |
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Describe setting.
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when and where the story takes place.
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What is the "atmosphere" in a story?
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the general vibe or mood of the story
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What is the "theme" of a story?
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the over all message or lesson that was learned. AKA thesis statement.
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Name the 4 ways to Plan a Narration.
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1. Include Enough Detail
2. Maintain Clear Order 3. Maintain Accurate Verb-tense 4. Use Transition |
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Why should you include enough detail?
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It gives the audience a visual and proves the thesis statement.
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Why should you maintain accurate verb-tense?
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so not to confuse the readers.
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How would you use a transition?
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To move away from one point to another.
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What is an indefinite pronoun?
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words that refer to nonspecific people or things.
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What are some exampled of indefinite pronouns?
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anybody
anyone anything everybody everyone |
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What are some exampled of personal pronouns?
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I
you he/she/it me you him/her/it my mine we us ours |
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Who wrote "Only Daughter"?
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Sandra Cisnero
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Who wrote "My Mother Never Worked"?
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Bonnie Smith-Yackel
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